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India: Beyond the Taj
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3.7/5 Great
50 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Rajasthan, Taj Mahal, Varanasi

Highlights

  • Explore Delhi, Agra and Gwalior.
  • Experience train journey by travelling attractive cities like Rajasthan and Bharatpur.
  • Discover Khajuraho and Varanasi
  • Visit Panna National Park and Deeg Palace

Themes

Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Amazing tours,prepared and extremely helpful guides. Great experience overall.Highly recommended."

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Venice

Highlights

  • Guided tour of Ferrara
  • Tour of Florence by local guide
  • Travel through Chianti Country with a guided tour of a winery
  • Excursion to Pisa and Lucca
  • Excursion to San Gimignano and Siena

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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Golden Triangle Tour with Shimla- Toy Train
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5/5 Excellent
56 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur

Highlights

  • • Guided tour of Delhi including India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar • Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah • Guided tour to Jaipur of City Palace, Amber Fort • Explore historical sites in Delhi like Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, and Qutub Minar • Delight in a guided trip to Fatehpur Sikri • Visit Jama Masjid, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Bhawan, Buland Darwaza • Shopping at the local bazaars in Jaipur • Enjoy Toy Train experience of world Famous

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We were six women and came on this india tour from Sydney and did it private option and we are happy with all services that company provided"

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First Class Glacier Express at New Year
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4.2/5 Great
55 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Paris, Strasbourg, Zermatt

Highlights

  • Historic Brig
  • Zermatt & the Matterhorn
  • New Year's Eve on the Glacier Express
  • Lunch on board the Glacier Express
  • Chur, Switzerland's oldest town
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Themes

50 plus, Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"This was their July 22 Cruise “Delights if the Danube” Absolutely awful company, great at taking your bookings and money but it then ends there. We paid a premium rate for what they listed as “Delights of The Danube” river cruise. They changed our ship, so we did not get what we paid for, and no pool as we originally specified. The drinks in the drinks package had very little choice. One draft beer is all that is available, and that is pretty poor as it is, you can’t even buy bottled beers or any other draught beer as that one is your only choice. Wines at meal times are either red, white or Rosa, no choice, just those three.The ship they put us on “boasted” a new wine bar, it didn’t serve any wines or beers at all the entire week, it wasn’t even stocked or manned, but it did have a kettle and tea or coffee !!!. The trips ashore are advertised to deceive you, this is appalling. Some of the trips are over two and a half hours each way on a coach, and the shorter ones are rushed, don’t be fooled by their misleading advertising. The train journeys are an absolute nightmare, even though we booked first class there and back. You have to rush between connecting trains while dragging your luggage with you, and the connecting times are tight, we felt so sorry for those less able who were severely stressed. On part of the journey we were told that 1st class was not available, we were put in filthy overcrowded carriages, with our luggage carriages away, and professional thieves operate on these trains. Some of our fellow passengers, on our cruise, were robbed on the way to the cruise and the way home. Great Rail offered us the paltry sum of £30 compensation for this. Once we got on the cruise we were excited, but that quickly changed, we spent the first two days moored up overlooking an industrial estate, yes an industrial estate, that’s what Great Rail advertise as a “Delight of the Danube”. When we complained and asked why are we on an industrial estate,we were told “because it’s cheaper than mooring up in a city or town”. We complained to the reps on the cruise, as did numerous others, only to be told that they don’t actually work for Great Rail, they are sub contracted free lancers, and that we would have to take it up with Great Rail upon our return. After numerous phone calls and e-mails we have been offered a derisory amount on one of their vouchers, which only benefits Great Rail, why would we want to go back with such an incompetent company? The communication with Great Rail is appalling once they have your money, be warned. Overall I have to say that Great Rail are appalling, amateurs playing in a market they simply don’t understand, their advertising is very misleading, that’s putting it politely!! The tone of their responses are arrogant, they simply ignore many of the points raised, and they honestly don’t seem to care, they are all image and no substance."

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Menaggio On Lake Como
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4.2/5 Great
55 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Basel, Bellinzona, Lake Como, Milan

Highlights

  • Scenic journey on the Bernina Express in panoramic carriages
  • Bellinzona & Lugano
  • Boat excursion to Varenna & Villa Balbienello, a filming location for ‘Casino Royale’
  • Milan, with a guided tour, including a visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’
  • Villa Carlotta & Bellagio boat excursion
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"This was their July 22 Cruise “Delights if the Danube” Absolutely awful company, great at taking your bookings and money but it then ends there. We paid a premium rate for what they listed as “Delights of The Danube” river cruise. They changed our ship, so we did not get what we paid for, and no pool as we originally specified. The drinks in the drinks package had very little choice. One draft beer is all that is available, and that is pretty poor as it is, you can’t even buy bottled beers or any other draught beer as that one is your only choice. Wines at meal times are either red, white or Rosa, no choice, just those three.The ship they put us on “boasted” a new wine bar, it didn’t serve any wines or beers at all the entire week, it wasn’t even stocked or manned, but it did have a kettle and tea or coffee !!!. The trips ashore are advertised to deceive you, this is appalling. Some of the trips are over two and a half hours each way on a coach, and the shorter ones are rushed, don’t be fooled by their misleading advertising. The train journeys are an absolute nightmare, even though we booked first class there and back. You have to rush between connecting trains while dragging your luggage with you, and the connecting times are tight, we felt so sorry for those less able who were severely stressed. On part of the journey we were told that 1st class was not available, we were put in filthy overcrowded carriages, with our luggage carriages away, and professional thieves operate on these trains. Some of our fellow passengers, on our cruise, were robbed on the way to the cruise and the way home. Great Rail offered us the paltry sum of £30 compensation for this. Once we got on the cruise we were excited, but that quickly changed, we spent the first two days moored up overlooking an industrial estate, yes an industrial estate, that’s what Great Rail advertise as a “Delight of the Danube”. When we complained and asked why are we on an industrial estate,we were told “because it’s cheaper than mooring up in a city or town”. We complained to the reps on the cruise, as did numerous others, only to be told that they don’t actually work for Great Rail, they are sub contracted free lancers, and that we would have to take it up with Great Rail upon our return. After numerous phone calls and e-mails we have been offered a derisory amount on one of their vouchers, which only benefits Great Rail, why would we want to go back with such an incompetent company? The communication with Great Rail is appalling once they have your money, be warned. Overall I have to say that Great Rail are appalling, amateurs playing in a market they simply don’t understand, their advertising is very misleading, that’s putting it politely!! The tone of their responses are arrogant, they simply ignore many of the points raised, and they honestly don’t seem to care, they are all image and no substance."

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12 Days Nile Explorer Cruise: Cairo to Aswan
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5/5 Excellent
65 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Aswan, Cairo

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"A wonderful vacation…thank you *location, sightseeing program by our dedicated professional tour guide Mohamed Elmaadawy & the decent organiser Abdulrahman *delicious food by chef Saeed makes u feel like home *Reception staff especially Mr.Mohamed he was cooperative *house keeping cute ideas by Towels they made me a crocodile using towels B *kids had so much fun on the sun deck & the staff was really patient & nice to them 3)"

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1 Day Snorkeling Trip on Luxury Sailing Yacht
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5/5 Excellent
65 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"A wonderful vacation…thank you *location, sightseeing program by our dedicated professional tour guide Mohamed Elmaadawy & the decent organiser Abdulrahman *delicious food by chef Saeed makes u feel like home *Reception staff especially Mr.Mohamed he was cooperative *house keeping cute ideas by Towels they made me a crocodile using towels B *kids had so much fun on the sun deck & the staff was really patient & nice to them 3)"

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Golden Triangle Tour with Haridwar & Rishikesh
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5/5 Excellent
56 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur

Highlights

  • • Guided tour to Chandni Chowk and the complex of Qutub Minar, Delhi • Day-trip to Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur • Shop for some amazing handicrafts from the local bazaar of Jaipur • Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri, en-route Agra • View the mesmerizing sunrise during early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra • Enjoy Yoga and Meditation with Indian style • Enjoy the train experience

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We were six women and came on this india tour from Sydney and did it private option and we are happy with all services that company provided"

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Heide

Oct 2023

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New Zealand's adventure - a Rousing Success

Unexpected wildlife and plant growth, and land features constantly, with breathtaking beauty, and with an air of untouched freshness. Oh, and the cycling was excitin...

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

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bettyj

Oct 2023

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New Zealand

Guides were terrific and NZ is beautiful. The biking on t...

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jbird

Oct 2023

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Really fun trip

New Zealand is a beautiful country with really fun and interesting people. But the trip leaders made this an exceptional experience. The trip was well organized and ...

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